Regulated Waste Management

What we do

MnDOT generates various types of regulated waste from both maintenance operations and construction activities. We aim to:

Enable compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations
Minimize long term liability associated with waste processing methods
Promote good environmental stewardship

Objectives

Provide technical assistance to MnDOT staff on regulated material identification, handling, storage and disposal practices and waste minimization in order to provide cost savings, reduce department liability and ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
Provide regulated material training: refresher, just-in-time and customized special waste training available.
Act as a technical liaison on regulated material and waste issues with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and other regulatory agencies.

Regulated Materials Unit policies

Policy Statements

Statewide Waste Management Team (Excel)

Management specifics

Abandoned container

Abandoned container

Waste management practices

The following are established practices for managing specific MnDOT waste materials:

Guidance documents - Management of waste materials generated through construction and maintenance activities
Shipping papers

Waste recycle, reuse and disposal

MnDOT’s regulated waste management program includes evaluating the contractors and facilities that handle or accept department waste materials for disposal, reuse or recycling. The objective of the evaluation is to reduce environmental liability by ensuring that the department’s wastes are handled properly.

MnDOT approved list of waste contractors (Word) - Contractors available to recycle or dispose of MnDOT wastes; open link with Internet Explorer
MnDOT approved landfills (PDF)
Transfer of ownership process and forms For offering MnDOT materials for reuse
Hazardous Waste Work Order Form (Word)
Landfill Classification (PDF)

Regulated Materials